Moving to London | My experience and tips

It's hard to believe that we've been living in London for almost 2 years. Wow! Time does fly when you are having fun. London is full of character, style and charm. I'm not going to lie though, living in London has it's pros and cons (just like any other city), and I disclose all of that in my video.
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[@deanimai]

you think london is chilled out??? have you tried the victoria line at 8.30am??

[@Dreamzzgirl]

Hahaha it's always funny when rich people like Mimi see London as this amazing place completely unaware of the majority of people living here

[@HShango]

+deanimai ikr hahaha that is so true

[@musicislife4060]

Lol the Victoria line is mad

[@shakool2kool]

It's true hahaha

[@kmt8582]

worddddd

[@banandababa]

As a Londoner, I think you have a very romantic view of London. However, I'd like to warn anyone who wants to live here, if you aren't extremely wealthy, you will not find it so amazing as she describes, but it is a wonderful city either way :)

[@banandababa]

Maya Also, I don't know what part of london you are from but I disagree 100% on the fact you think London is full of extraverts, people are so mean and unfriendly!!

[@prettylagoon]

+Maya I've never been but I love so so many things English. My idea is terribly Romantic, one of Hammer Horror - cobblestone streets, vampires, werewolves, devils, ghosts, copious fog & storms...you get the idea.

[@banandababa]

+MFC1791 Lol that is really cute but the reality is far from that.

[@prettylagoon]

+Maya OK but maybe at least in the countryside? Just say yes! Kate Bush performed 2 years ago, that's quite romantic and dazzling!

[@Dreamzzgirl]

+MFC1791 London is not that amazing. Mimi is a rich business woman who can rent in the posh West area. Rent is crazy expensive, people are NOT that friendly, compared to the rest of Europe London scores behind be it education, healthcare etc. It's not peaceful like she said. If u come from New York u will feel it's peaceful but trust me u hear ambulances 24/7 and many cheaper areas in London are absolutely neglected and dirty. People are generally not happy with their lives, we have a lot of poverty etc. I can understand Mimi since she has no other worries and lives in this West London bubble, but if she met REAL Londoners she would understand. I can't wait to move out. I'll go to somewhere close, The Netherlands. Beautiful country, cycling lifestyle, Amsterdam is Amazing.

[@bectinha]

As a Brazilian living in England for 10 years and 7 in London , London is far more exciting than the rest of the country ... You never fell like outsider here, nobody pay atention on yours accent , nobody care where you come from , you are truly free here , but all that come with a big price tag ... Everything is extremely expensive , there is no value for money . U are so free that if happen something to you nobody cares , you are alone ! London does not represent England or English people . However it's the best city I ever lived , even with all problems that all big cities has 💞💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@sofiealexandrahearts]

How you describe your experience with first going to London is exactly how I felt too, I remember it exactly. I went on a weekend there and after a day I felt the exact same feeling as you describe, I felt like home, like it was here I belonged. 3 years later I moved to London straight after graduating high school, I then lived there for two years, but am now back in Sweden for my university studies. But I truly miss London every day and I know that I will come back! The way I felt there is truly indescribable, and I haven't felt that way ever before, it's a different type of belonging and feeling of home! It's nice hearing you describe it, brings back memories :) x

[@nicoleberemovica9075]

Me too. I had that. I am still in school but moving to London is one of my goals

[@robertocedeno-ramirez7623]

Lol Mimi like so many other people seems to forget that West London is more than just Kensington and Holland Park and that it has really shitty bits too.. obviously life in London is great if you live in Kensington and have money

[@robertocedeno-ramirez7623]

***** mate, lambeth and southwark aren't REALLY south london

[@nicolabressan7080]

Let's not pretend lewisham, thamesmead and brixton are amazing places to live in

[@beigelover95]

Like southall lol

[@robertocedeno-ramirez7623]

Iqra Ahmed exactly - get to the hounslow part and its shit

[@ClaudhyaLifestyle]

True. I had lived in south Kensington six months..and yes, in another side, london is bad.

[@SharonGreen]

I lived in London for over a year from 2011 and I loved it. But I arrived there during a time of record unemployment which meant the job market was tough. It took me 2 months to find my first job (while depleting my savings in the process) and my first job only paid £18K per year. Those who live in London will know that is not much. I lived frugally and went without luxuries but still found it hard to make ends meet. Other jobs I had didn't pay a lot more and I knew many others in the same boat. Eventually, I made the decision to leave because I couldn't see myself living under that much financial stress long term. For anyone thinking of making the move save as much money as you can, more than you think you'll need, so you can make the best start possible. Living in London was my dream for many years before I made it over there. I don't regret going, it was one of the best experiences of my life. But understand that not everyone will be as financially fortunate to live in the city's west or travel frequently.

[@eduardomusic8560]

Hello Sharon Green 💚, I liked so much your personal story living in London, England. It's always complicated for any person to move on from her/ his native country to a great city-capital of Europe like London which handle the coin most strong in the world. Thank you for sharing us your experience. Greetings and blessings from Sonora, México 🇲🇽👍💖🙏👋

[@antoniolosciale]

"There's no rush" In London?😱 Pardon?

[@mar3053]

Comparing to NYC, there isnt.

[@-_--_-_--___-_----_-____-_--_]

She should have started this video by saying, "I'm rich so if you aren't wealthy basically none of this will apply to you. 60% of your income will go to rent and you will just be able to afford to go to work and home and that's about it." That's the real London. I don't know what she's talking about.

[@caeruleusaurum1550]

Bingo.

[@nooralamfoundation4970]

Solari Publishing indeed

[@siloPIRATE]

So I can stop watching 30 seconds in?

[@kalpitachaudhari]

For Australians, the age is 31 now. They've extended it by a year. I'm Australian and planning to move there next year :)

[@MimiIkonn]

KalC10 Nice! :) You will have a great time. xx

[@kalpitachaudhari2247]

Mimi Ikonn Thanks! Your video has helped so much. I am feeling much more positive about the move now. Needless to say its a scary thing to up and move your entire life! But new adventures await :)

[@63sushma]

Kalpita Chaudhari We've the same last name and it's spelled the same way too which is why I got excited lol

[@kalpitachaudhari2247]

Sushma Chaudhari Haha, it is totally something to be excited about! Love it :)

[@britayleylondonuk4094]

where

[@ludmilaguimaraes5825]

Sometimes when I'm sad I watch you, 🙌 magics happen and you give me so much hope and faith in life, I've always thought about living in London, now even more thanks to you Mimi, you are a flower and also I love your makeup please do a tutorial!!! Bisous

[@Sandy287]

Ludmila Guimarães This is the perfect message for Mimi... I feel exactly the same way! :)

[@APlaceInDaWorld]

Same here 😊

[@WestEugene]

Ludmila Guimarães Same here... sometimes when Im very down and sad I watch her and think everything is possible. Thanks Mimi!

[@dianacalderon4297]

Ludmila Guimarães YEAH mimi and alex always make me feel better

[@susansabu1573]

Ludmilla- I hope your wish is realized... I feel just like you

[@TeamTacosify]

Yeah, London is super expensive but even if you go short in money and you're struggling London its still amazing. The people, the energy and yes the sense of belonging is amazing !

[@HShango]

+Manuela Franco you know too well.

[@LinzLev]

Honestly I loved this video but as a true Lodoner who's grandfather was a black cabbie. PLEASE PLEASE support black cabs!! Uber is a massive corporate company who make billions a year!! Black cab drivers are self employed and have to study and learn every road in the city called 'the knowledge' black cabs are a huge part of London and are unfortunately a dying breed. So if you LOVE London and my city, PLEASE support black cabbies 🇬🇧

[@jonassalk2516]

The police said a sexual abuse takes place in an uber in London every 11 days... uber was hiding sexual abuse complaints from the police... but this just bounces off girls heads for some reason... they will keep using uber until they are abused it seems... one uber driver wanted to commit a terror attack so typed Windsor Castle into his sat-nav and ended up outside the Windsor Castle pub in Camden lol... anyway, he then drove down to Buckingham Palace and started swinging a samurai sword around... even this will bounce off their heads... it is this new metropolitan type that keeps the corporate slave driving vampire alive... then they'll lecture on morals...

[@f3aok]

Hear hear👍 They should never have allowed Uber in London.

[@KarinDragos]

This video is so inspiring, Mimi! Thank you for sharing! Love you! xoxo

[@MimiIkonn]

Karin Dragos awww...thank you Karin

[@aliveve1181]

Karin Dragos This is usefull:)

[@pablopereira7970]

Hello Mimi, i´m italian man.Do you speaking british english and american english?Sorry my accent.I´m student english

[@Chanelsl1]

same thing bro

[@shadowproductions9825]

+Paulosmitj +louliloula Hey read y'all's sweet comments as that a little prayer and wishing all the best I couldn't hear any " British English " But that doesn't mean anything lol Proud of y'all. Learning a language can be intense. And I have a stutter lol I remember reading in grade school we read about Noah webster's book and I'm pretty sure he wrote the dictionary I read it 13 years ago But I say for Ex the word in American English is color but in British English it is spelled colour pretty sure. Google is telling me I'm misspelling it lol And I remember seeing on KZbin Bc I was interested in this myself and I saw s video like this. I couldn't figure out how to copy the link on my phone, but here's something that might help: " American vs. British English vowel sounds -- pronunciation differences " by Rachel's English Praying y'all don't give up ! Xoxo

[@Maquillage79]

The parks in London are beautiful and people actually enjoy them . We stay at a hotel right across from Hyde park and we love it

[@Dreamzzgirl]

Parks get really boring when u live here after a few times

[@laurasmith7623]

100% agree. London is the best (and I'm a Londoner) so happy you came over here. We are lucky to have you x

[@bindiyabhatia1848]

Mimi! You are such a inspiration!:* let me be at my worst, even listening to you talking about hair,travel, life or personal things you do makes me feels so good! There is something about you just makes me feel really really positive, letting go all the unwanted things on my mind! Thank you is all I want to say! Thanks a lot! Love you 😘😘💗💗

[@CocoLPSandMLP]

I've never really been patient to watch a 20 minute video. But I watched the whole video. I had the patience to watch you for 20 minutes You're awesome Mimi Ikonn!

[@jenessagonzales3299]

I recently went to Belfast City, Northern Ireland and it was the first time I left The United States. My experience there was wonderful. I loved the British lifestyle and the people there were so nice. I did not run into someone who was not willing to help. I understand the pros and cons that were listed about London. I'm inspired to leave my comfort zone and try moving into a different country in the future.

[@OGpuzik]

I was born in Ukraine, raised in the states, lived in Germany for a year, currently live in Japan, and traveled to many places. What you said about living in a new place, and seeing the world is so powerful and so true. It gives you a completely different outlook and perspective on life. I hope to move back to Europe one day because I love the lifestyle so much. I'm so happy that you are able to live your dream (and a bit envious at the same time haha). Watching your vlogs always makes me so happy, and I'm so glad you are able to share your adventures and happiness with us. :)

[@KeepingUpWithHan]

Cool !

[@MimiIkonn]

Olesya Grabovskaya Thank you so much dear Olesya

[@ayla.allahverdiyeva]

I always watch Mimi's videos when i'm down and when i'm inspired:) I'm from Azerbaijan, Baku. It's wonderful to have such a wonderful countrywomen like you, Leila and your family! You are amazing and even not knowing you personally doens't prevent from receiving the positive energy you shed! You and Leila! Cheers from Baku!

[@al43500]

Oh my gosh I have been to London a couple times and every time I go I get the homey feel too and I know I am gonna live there after I am done university. I am from Canada too! Haha love you, Mimiii xxx.

[@ChattingWithAngela]

Of course it is expensive where you live, your living in west London. Rich and famous and professionals live there not your average folk. North, South and East are far cheaper.

[@libbyc1695]

^or maybe shut up and don't be racist??

[@LambieLovesmusic]

+Alice Rabbit why so racist?

[@jacobfy9696]

Robin Hood, I have and the claim is true. Too many street gangs who are black or Eastern European. If you haven't seen them then you're living a sheltered life and have never been to Tower Hamlets, Tottenham, Hackney, Walthamstow, Ilford, Stratford or Enfield and think Westminster, Paddington, Bayswater and the other central parts are all that London is.

[@simon0802]

Chatting With Angela Isn't places in North London like Woodford expensive?

[@nadiachyna5124]

North London and West London are quite expensive so is central to but people tend to live in other parts of London rather than central. There can also be expensive places in south and east too. Somettimes depends on the area too

[@Georgiewatson]

It makes me so happy to hear you talk about London so positively! I'm a born and bred Londoner and I think it's still amazing

[@s1tiama293]

same

[@karmij91m]

Mimi: I love the way you think cause you are right. Living in another city is hard but it gives you so many things to learn and grow as a person.

[@dazzleglassbeauty]

London as a wealthy woman is very different than living in london as a middle class worker... Lucky you have the option not to take the sweaty tube...

[@caeruleusaurum1550]

Exactly.

[@JoJo-xb7do]

what I write is the truth... check out room / flat rentals, look at the cost of a monthly tube pass, work out your bills and council tax. then add basics like food, cleaning products and personal hygiene stuff. now look at jobs and their wage. it's totally unsustainable for a city to be like this.

[@caeruleusaurum1550]

It's sustainable if you have a lot money coming in and sold a house prior to moving lol.

[@semihaimamoglu7261]

Mimi, I have just stopped counting how many times I said this : You are the most positive woman I have ever seen. How inspiring and encouraging you are! I just cannot stop admiring and loving you more and more! Your timing of posting videos is incredibly on spot. I feel sort of hesitant or discouraged, and your video pops up. That moment my excitement rises to the climax. I REALLY REALLY REALLY WANT TO HANG OUT WITH YOU GUYS FOR A FEW DAYS and JUST BE FRIENDS WITH YOU IN REAL LIFE. If you ever come to Turkey (Trabzon in the north of Turkey), please be my guest. My house is your house. I am saying this from the bottom of my heart. You are MOST WELCOME. Love you guys so much. Lots of loveeeeee from Turkey. :*

[@erindodds5616]

i really loved your point about "not letting attachments prevent you from growing." I live near my parents now, and my closeness to them has always held me back from moving away, so i definitely needed to hear this. new sub to your channel, and i am really loving it!

[@sandracespedes5606]

And about real life in London, about homelessness, poverty and all that stuff that happens everywhere.

[@arianabarron]

Can you do a tutorial on your everyday makeup?

[@haozhong152]

I am a Chinese and now I am studying in the US. Next year I will go to London to continue studying. After I see this video, I cannot wait to go to London!!! I love this video. Thank you!

[@zainabshahbaz7579]

mimi u dont belive but u really put positive energy into me...when i just watch you, speaking on any topic all my stress gone n i just came into broken shell..n ready to fly too... love u mimi go go go girl...

[@tsapelka843]

I've been in London. Its really stressfull city. I feel alone every time there. Everyone went there to make money from other countries

[@misspinsent]

"When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life"

[@pyeltd.5457]

No

[@tealraine]

I really liked your statement "..not to ever let attachments keep you from living your life and growing..". Good food for thought in my own life. Thanks for sharing & love your channel!

[@TravisLevius]

Yes yes yes and YES! I'm an American travel writer/editor who moved to London last year (I've had a love affair with London since studying abroad in 2008), and so glad someone else is also completely in love with this city. You took every word out of my mouth...London just feels like *home*. Never boring, diverse, world-class, amazing travel hub, liberal, top music scene, and (at least for us expats) is soooo easy to make long-lasting friendships compared to anywhere else. This video made my heart smile, thanks for sharing!

[@MarieInhabituel1]

if you like London so much just think how much you would enjoy living in the British countryside! I used to live in London for 3 years, then I moved up North for the university and I think the experience has really been eye-opening! Life doesn't end when you get outside of London, on the contrary - I think it only gets better, the houses are cheaper, the people are more polite and welcoming, the scenery is beautiful and there are still quite large cities around (like Birmingham, or Manchester, or Leeds, or York etc). Explore the UK, Mimi, travelling around Europe is great, but how about exploring the country you live in a bit more? :)

[@Paul2377]

***** So true! I think it's a shame when people act like London is the be-all-and-end-all of the UK. There's so much to see and do outside of the M25.

[@kellskayetta8887]

***** I visited England last year and enjoyed London but fell in Love with Whiby and Yorkshire ! I live in USA but I dream of moving there. :)

[@voodoochile80]

+Marie K 100% agree. It's astonishing how many people move to London without ever travelling up north. It's such a shame, they're really missing out!

[@scowy1978]

+Marie K I doubt she's ever even left West London.

[@MarieInhabituel1]

scowy1978 yes, could be true :) if she lives there and works there and travels internationally for leisure why would she?

[@fueledbymusic100]

You associated all of Canada with your personal Toronto experience, this video almost makes you sound ungrateful for what Canada did for you and your family.

[@khadeejaahsan4512]

That's why the video is called "...my experience". When she does mention Canada as a whole vs Toronto she's not wrong, like the cost of our cell phone plans is ridiculously high when compared to many other countries. Toronto is where's she's lived so she cant compare it to other Canadian cities that she may have visited. And the video is about her opinions of living in London, why would she have to throw in a caveat about how grateful she is/isn't to have lived in Canada or anywhere else to appease us.

[@fueledbymusic100]

well thats awesome Aziz!!

[@veroniquem.b2892]

I could listen to you all day! you're my inspiration , thanks to share your thoughts and life with us.

[@chiaraflute]

When I first travel to London only for a few day I felt the same you have described in this video. London makes you feel like you're at home! Thanks for this beautiful video :)

[@comedyman112]

I think what you're saying really depends on the area of London you are living in. Near what station are you living exactly?

[@dazzleglassbeauty]

Pretty sure she lives in luxurious chelsea

[@bradcfcstone2217]

Your accent is awesome! I'm glad your liking it in london :) (I'm british btw)

[@pagesbynika7627]

Wow it's so refreshing to here your perspective of the city I've been born and raised in . I really liked how you said London is an extroverted city , because normally I hear people say that people here are introverted . Like my friend from New York said that London is so much more introverted whereas. New York is extroverted . Which might be true but I don't know since I never been there :)

[@fionafrazer8820]

Thank you so much for this! I am British, but have lived away from London in the US and Canada for almost 50 years!! I went back home last month, for the first time in 11 years - and I just can't get the thought of moving back there out of my mind. I felt whole while there - everyone was so kind, friendly, welcoming. I travelled on my own, as this was a journey I felt I needed to do alone. I became a different person while there - or perhaps my true self. I am realistic enough to realize that at my age (68) this will not happen, but pledge to save as much as I can to make sure I can visit at least once a year. I am so glad you love it too!

[@Yasmin-qm9pb]

In Germany we also only have about 5 weeks vacation, but I wish we'd have 2 month haha :D Great video Mimi! :)

[@ramirezdcrr]

visit Washington DC!! all 19 museums and galleries and the National Zoological Park are free :)

[@nooralamfoundation4970]

Daisy Carolina Ramírez R. Anything free more

[@nadsma]

Oh my gosh Mimi!! You literally described my feeling about London in a video!! I live in the US but I have family in England (I visit quite often) and whenever I go to London, I love the feel!! This really did relate to me since I love architecture and you perfectly explained that whole relaxed feeling in London vs the rush in NYC. Thanks! Love your videos!! xo

[@abygirl80]

Mimi! It is so pathetically, inspiring, emotionally! Thank you! All your words are always inspire and give hope that all things are possible.

[@vivianguan7152]

Please don't lump all of Canada together! You can get amazing produce and fresh seafood in Western Canada! :)

[@KeepingUpWithHan]

Whenever I see blueberries from western Canada sold in Toronto I jump on it right away !!

[@AmaryllisTV]

Vivian Guan Yes BC produce is the absolute best! :)

[@vivianguan7152]

AmaryllisTV YES! Even my family members in LA know that you can get better fruit in BC!

[@MarekzAnglii]

Vivian Guan Actually, not anymore! The entire north American western coastline - but particularly northern USA and Canada - has been negatively impacted by radiation from Fukushima. The 'official' figure of toxic radioactive waste water being dumped into the ocean *DAILY* at Fukushima is *THREE HUNDRED tons* (yes, DAILY since the disaster happened)... and the ocean currents all flow directly to north America!!! Consequently, I would be extremely careful about consuming seafood from the northern Pacific. If you can, buy seafood imported from the Atlantic and/or Indian Oceans. The southern Pacific is also safer, but in third place in relation to the above.

[@vivianguan7152]

@screwthesystem8 Will take that into consideration. =D

[@katarinaax]

i seriously can never hear where shes from xD

[@turnstyletouchbunny]

+katarinaax azerbaijan

[@katarinaax]

thank you, i will google that ! :D

[@prisca2774]

+katarinaax I said the same thing! Thanks @turnstyletouchbunny!!

[@djdom1uk]

+katarinaax 2:31 'When I came to Canada from Azabaijan'... ;P

[@kaseryn]

+katarinaax Baku, specifically..

[@Modalogista]

I've moved to London about a year ago and couldn't agree more with you! I felt the same when I first came here as tourist and immediately decided that one day I'd move here!

[@paintedperfect3411]

I think London is the definition of concrete jungle and the least chilled out of all the UK cities. I find London life fast paced, busy, over crowded and loud. Come and visit Wales.

[@MartaModesto]

I would finish with the weather. I love sun, beautiful blue sky but here is always cloudy and cold. Believe it or not Mimi, I came to London on the July 17th 2013. Exactly the same time as you. :D Love your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@CelesteAngelica]

Marta Modesto are you from the US?

[@MartaModesto]

Celeste Angelica I'm from Portugal. Why? :)

[@CelesteAngelica]

I am just curious to find someone in the US who has moved to London. I want to move there sooo incredibly bad, but just looking for advice

[@MartaModesto]

Celeste Angelica No worries. Sorry I couldn't help you.

[@CelesteAngelica]

Excuse me? What exactly do you mean by brown people?

[@slebili]

I'm moving to London soon. What phone service provider you're using? I found them quite expensive online and covers UK only. Thanks so much.

[@MimiIkonn]

Nhung Nguyen I use 3 :)

[@slebili]

thanks a lot

[@tweetypieplansandreads]

They aren't that expensive actually but I'm not sure what kind of deals you're getting currently. Also by 2017 roaming will be free throughout the EU, so that's a plus.

[@beohlai]

Skye Nguyen buy giffgaff, it's super cheap and not contract-based

[@DS-uy6jw]

Skye Nguyen Try GiffGaff.

[@Maricarrrr]

I completely agree with how you were describing what kind of big city you like. I've always said that I could never live in big cities like New York and Los Angeles because they're so fast paced that it stresses me out. Definitely fun places to visit, but living--not for me personally. The way you talk about London makes me want to visit so badly! I love your content, Mimi! Keep it up :)

[@piersonjeanmarc]

Yes ! London is wonderful. It's a city where you can feel you live in the countryside and the museums are free - I share the love

[@williamrance5086]

If this young lady walks as fast as she talks - hey! who needs Uber?

[@sarahhhc]

fyi - Youth mobility visa does not apply to US citizens.

[@Cheesecake32437]

I can totally relate to you! I was born in Indonesia and moved to Singapore when I was 13 for 5 years before moving to Melbourne. Like what you said just now, don't let attachment keeping you from living your life. Thumbs up, Mimi!

[@marienapadajlo5359]

thank you for a reminder,,,I felt the same when I visited London and needed a reminder to give me the proverbial kick in the behind to get working on my long term relocation goal. Hope to see you soon :)

[@withthewords]

Hi Mimi! I love this video and your enthusiasm for this city is great but having lived here for half of my life I don't think it's as fun when you don't have the money to do the stuff you talk about all the time :/ (Obviously you + Alex work super hard so you deserve it, I'm not saying you don't!) But for people moving to London, they should keep in mind that they won't necessarily be able to live in Notting Hill and things might not look so nice from a council flat in Tottenham, for example. Just a thought, not bashing you in any way xxxx

[@barbieedoll22]

Pleaseee make a video on how you edit your pictures.. Please thumbs up so she can see this!!

[@sarahbear24394]

Jess P She already did. Look it up!

[@barbieedoll22]

Sarah Bee she made it on how she take pics but she hasn't made one on how she edits them.

[@marianafusle625]

Ive been here for almost 7 years now and this is just so inspiring to go out and explore! I cant believe you live so close as well!

[@isabelcastaneda7439]

Mimi, your videos make me so happy! Thank you for sharing your love and inspiration!

[@giannag8897]

I moved to Toronto when I was 15 from Iran.. I feel like I can relate to you... :)

[@rohanadharmabandu5951]

I moved to Canada when I was 14 from Sri Lanka

[@KeepingUpWithHan]

Check out my channel half Persian who lives in Toronto !

[@arshini01]

***** my parents are from SL , but i was born and raised in Canada.

[@giannag8897]

PersianFilipina That's cool! x

[@nicolemarie0001]

I've always wanted to visit London! It seems like a great place

[@alexandriawilson416]

Mimi Ikonn This was right on time. I've visited London once and I fell in love. Ever since then, I've been planning to move there (from the U.S.) once I finish graduate school. Thanks for this and I love your entire channel!

[@sara24x]

July 3rd will be 5 years for me in the UK (originally from Canada) and I still never get sick of London.

[@ewabrown1286]

Mimi I like your vlogs, but as a Londoner I sooooo disagree with you regarding uber/cheap mini cabs. By using uber cars you are contributing to disappearance of black cabs....they are one of London landmarks like buses or phone boxes etc.

[@HShango]

+Ewa C Brown as londoner myself i agree to disagree uber cabs are just alternatives and black cabs will not be leaving any time soon, they will be around for years to come, also not that many of us in london use telephone boxes anymore that was so 20th century.

[@shahrzad2122]

She didn't mention the weather.. That's pretty concerning😅

[@lilacfloyd]

Why?

[@Vault97]

lilacfloyd from asking "why" you either have never been to Great Britain or you're British and are used to it

[@lilacfloyd]

Josh Clark Well it's not exactly too hot or too cold. Mild is what I describe it as. ;)

[@shahrzad2122]

Have you seen England? It probably 75% cold throughout the year😂 I'm sure it's not just where I live?

[@lilacfloyd]

shahrzad shamsaei Cold? Have you tried Canada in winter? Makes the UK seem like Barbados.

[@AS-lo9yk]

I have never been to Europe before yet my heart truly belong to London without reasons. My soul was in every parts of London as I listened to your deep excitement about living there. I wish I could live my dream in London one day. Thanks for video! I like it a lot :)

[@gretanikolova7878]

I've been watching your videos for a while now and I can honestly say that you're the most positive person ever . I absolutely love this about you , it is so inspiring. You really made my day! xx

[@jonescrusher1]

Ah, to be wealthy...

[@caeruleusaurum1550]

Aint it the truth.

[@arunadevihebsgaard733]

Mimi where do you shop your jewels, Like the necklace your wearing in this video?

[@MimiIkonn]

Aruna Devi Hebsgaard It was a gift from Leyla. I believe she bought it on Etsy.

[@arunadevihebsgaard733]

i just found it in Etsy, Guess they don't ship to india, Am moving to london by september, Maybe i could find it there!!! Thank you Mimi, you're sweet.

[@purplelightning92]

Aruna Devi Hebsgaard Can you provide the etsy link please? Thank you!!

[@dishooo90]

purplelightning92 she did before. you can look on etsy mimi necklace

[@kizzymulcaster6057]

I find your videos always lift me up life is challenging for me right now. Ive moved to a new place and I'm trying to re build my life as a single mum. When I watch your videos your positivity and spirit they just lift me up it gives me strength. Your a beautiful person keep doing what your doing your so inspirational ..... :)

[@chomym]

I'm from Paris and I get the exact same feeling of "homeness" every time I visit London ! I'm moving there as soon as I finish my master's. Thanks for the video , it's very informative and easy to relate to .

[@AA-sv3ed]

Almost all the museums in Washington DC are free as well.

[@Jenny1808]

Unfortunately a lot people also want to live in the UK for the free benefits

[@maiaethelkittyheart1]

What is your problem? ^

[@tehSweezyy]

+Alice Rabbit fuck you

[@Laura-fe8ys]

Thank you for sharing your experience moving to London from Toronto. I have lived in Toronto my whole life and every time I visit Europe I get the same feeling about a sense of belonging. It's so hard to explain to others, something my family will never understand. So thank you for your encouraging words, it's nice to know that I'm not the only one who feels that way. I will be moving to Amsterdam in a few months and I'm beyond excited.

[@tokidoki426]

Wow! we are actually visiting there in a few weeks so your video couldn't have come at a better time! Thanks for the great video Mimi!!

[@zochbuppet448]

Sorry but ...rich girl alert. I have no clue what she is talking about London not having that big city feel. Years ago when I first went to London, I had no clue that it was going to be as crowded and busy like New York city and I stayed in South London....which was considered inner city at the time (I didnt know that), not its not central london. You're telling Bayswater in central london, which which seemed like a tourist drop off and hooker central, was not busy. ...forget the nice historical Buildings and concentrate on the amount of people New York and London have about the same amount of people. The difference was that people in London was more civil....think of it as the difference between Canadians and an overtly brash person from Texas. New York has also changed quite a bit. it dosnt not have the same amount of crimes as it used to have When I was there business culture was so different from U.S and Canada. She went there to start up a marketing firm...which should give you clue even though it was 2013 she moved there

[@erdal0]

You like the idea of London, not London itself...

[@ismataleb3862]

erdal0 considering she's lived there for two years i dont its just "the idea of london" that she's in love with

[@taahirahissany7891]

This is just what I needed today! I just moved to Chicago from TO yesterday and I've been second guessing my decision ever since I decided to go.... Your video just reinforced the initial reasons why I decided to make the move to get out of my comfort zone and experience life in a different city. Thanks Mimi!!!

[@MimiIkonn]

Taahirah Issany It's going to get better and easier with time :) The experience is always worth it :)

[@nmfbm]

It really is true! Every time we travel, we became a different and better person! We just somehow grow from travelling! London for some reason always attracts me and now that you have mentioned it, yeah 100% on board with all your points! Thank you Mimi you're lucky to be able to afford moving to London.

[@fridabionori]

Museums are free in Sweden too. Or, well, not "free". Tax funded!

[@mayefa14]

I went to Stockholm last April and I had to pay for a few museums

[@NavilleT]

where did she say she was born? :o

[@Paul2377]

Naville Torres Baku, Azerbaijan

[@wge621]

wow, I felt the same way when I visited and lived in London. I haven't seen anyone else express it so strongly. I came to study abroad my freshman year of college, and I've since graduated and lived in a few cities in the US (new york and seattle). I've never felt so "at home" anywhere else. It was a very distinct feeling and thankfully I can live there again. I met my partner there my first year of uni, and recently found out that I might be able to transfer to my company's London office. I feel so lucky and can't wait to get there, watching this video brings back a lot of warm memories and hopes

[@xXEnchantedStringsXx]

that's awesome! i'm entering uni this fall as a freshman, and i've been thinking about studying abroad in london since my early high school years. i'm hoping that i receive the proper funding to study there, and maybe one day get to live and work in london. wish you the best on your journey!

[@sarfaraz.hosseini]

Going to University in London was the best decision of my life. I met some of the most tremendously interesting people from so many nations around the the globe, and learned so much about myself.

[@emilymackey7971]

I had the same feeling when I visited the UK 7 years ago and always wondered if it was a bit crazy, especially now that I'm planning to temporarily move there. So comforting to hear that someone else has felt the exact same thing!

[@JoJo-xb7do]

want to move to london? Don't do it. its shit! really really expensive to rent and to buy... well you have to be a millionaire. paying for transport, dinning out, drinks and local taxes even parking your car outside your flat is expensive. Most people who are single on a middle income will have to share with at least three other people in a crapy flat that has no lounge and multiple problems which the landlord doesn't care about as long as you keep paying through the nose your rent. British people aren't particularly inclusive. they are polite, friendly and this is genuine but they are very particular who they make friends with and clicky so you will find it hard. don't mean to burst bubbles but this is the reality of london. visiting it is worth while as it's an amazing city just sooo expensive to live there.

[@klatewilson5170]

+Sean Johnson Here he is again. Sean Johnson, pretending to be a Brit but running England down on every video he can find on KZbin lol. I'm exposing you for the liar and fake that you are. You're not even British. You run Britain down all over KZbin because you're jealous of how popular it is. Don't you, Mr Irish?

[@zochbuppet448]

He's just telling people the truth. You sound like one those frigging annoying Canadians who go off the rails when Americans say one word about Canada

[@MakeUpDreamXxx]

Klate Wilson hate to break it to you but I'm British and I agree with Sean...

[@trishnax]

Klate Wilson I'm British and I 100% agree with him too!

[@JoJo-xb7do]

I am British Kate Wilson what makes you think I'm not? You don't know me so how could you know. Do you assume everyone who's called Sean is Irish? so ignorant. I rarely comment on you tube so I don't go all over it like I hate the UK. I love the UK would find it hard to live somewhere else.

[@GlassTopRX7]

It's over priced and it under delivers, not even a top 10 city.

[@Calabresina94]

I'm visting London for the first time on the end of February. I'm soooo excited!!

[@giovannalordeiro]

I love your style and your clothes so much! please do a closet tour Mimi ;)

[@MamiYankeeMusic]

and, the english came to my country and maybe urs too, many countries, and STOLE old historic stuff (historical fact, btw) to put in their museums. so its nice for us but dont glorify the english.... i talk with knowledge n experience

[@SharahHanna]

Love you mimi! I miss UK!! We lived there for five years 2009-2014 and migrated to california US last year, i still miss london and you are right about european life, will still go back there in a few years

[@jessbuckman]

I moved to London from Australia 7 years ago and really feel like this is my home. I love London, but the biggest surprise was how much I love the rest of England. I would love to see you and Alex visit the beautiful English countryside or coast.

[@paulcharles5128]

Wow! What a lovely video! Your enthusiasm and pure joy of life make this video a cut above the rest!😀

[@abigailhuey4312]

Thanks for sharing Mimi :) Will be visiting London in a week's time. Now you make me wanna stay there for good.

[@SPSKDM]

i must say Mimi i've been watching yall for approx 3-4 maybe even 5 yrs not sure but you and Alex inspire me in many ways and i just wanted to say thank you to both of you and i'd like to encourage yall to keep doing what you're doing.

[@unprintempsanewyork4410]

Such an interesting video Mimi ! Thanks for sharing your experience with us ! It was really helpful as I am considering to move to London in the near future !

[@eshad8031]

Will be moving next month to study! Cannot wait after watching this video. Very inspiring!